Biggins wrote: » 3.80 for a vodka in Corrigans, Drogheda, Co Louth!
Cabaal wrote: » if you don't like the price then don't pay the money!
bmaxi wrote: » It's not always that simple, particularly in rural areas. As a non-drinker I am often asked to ferry friends/family to other areas because they do not like the local pubs, be it for price or otherwise. If I am not available then it's a choice of taking a taxi (defeats the purpose)
rubadub wrote: » I really think it is that simple. You say defeats the purpose, what purpose? Do you mean the cost of the taxi is so much it outweighs the savings from going to the distant pub for cheap drink? If you local shop charged €3 for a pint of milk would you pay it? or would you pay €3 on petrol to go to a cheaper shop? I view an overpriced local pub just like a convenience store, they charge what the market will pay. Also these days pubs legally must display prices so it is no secret, and there is nothing to stop you asking what the price is before you buy it. With nearly every single other product out there people will know the price before buying, if not marked they will ask, or if not asked they will refuse it if it is high (e.g. you ask for a bar and then are asked €2 you say no). people just do not do this with drink for some reason, even though they know it is common to be charged a lot, and get annoyed about it. I am not sure of the legality of the whole situation, I know not all drinks prices have to be listed. If a barman has poured the drink can you still legally refuse to pay, or has some contract been made by asking for it. (I know you could claim you have no money and walk). But is the onus on them to display or tell you the price if not displayed? Because if the onus is on them you could start going into these pubs and screwing them over to prove a point, e.g. order a rake of pints, price not listed, then refuse to pay and walk out. The law on price displays was pretty poor, they should be made have a big menu like a mcdonalds or something, or prices on the tap themselves, though it might takeaway from the look of the place. Many are just inside a door and not really readily accessible due to bouncers or people in the way.
foggy_lad wrote: » they must display a certain number and range of prices outside with a full pricelist in the premises in plain view to customers afaik
rubadub wrote: » I really think it is that simple. You say defeats the purpose, what purpose? Do you mean the cost of the taxi is so much it outweighs the savings from going to the distant pub for cheap drink? If you local shop charged €3 for a pint of milk would you pay it? or would you pay €3 on petrol to go to a cheaper shop? I view an overpriced local pub just like a convenience store, they charge what the market will pay.
rubadub wrote: » The law on price displays was pretty poor, they should be made have a big menu like a mcdonalds or something, or prices on the tap themselves, though it might takeaway from the look of the place. Many are just inside a door and not really readily accessible due to bouncers or people in the way.
Mairt wrote: » Not complaining about the pint (price off as such) but ordered a take out from Campions (Malahide Rd, Dublin) recently and was given Carlsberg can's imported from N.I. (the muck is only 3.2% up there). Charged normal price for them too :mad:
SteveC wrote: » What about all of the pubs that increase their prices after a certain time at night? Are they supposed to put up new price lists?
bmaxi wrote: » As an ex Dub who moved to Wexford it always amuses me when people who have, in relative terms, an excellent public transport system, fail to appreciate the difficulties those living outside the Capital have in terms of travelling even a few miles. There are no buses, Darts, Luases etc.
Danno wrote: » Price increases after certain hours should be outlawed. A fcuking pint takes the same amount of time to pour at 3pm as it does at 11pm.
ArthurGuinness wrote: » Also to those saying if you don’t like the price don’t pay, what happens if you are out for the night with friends, are you suppose to leave them there because you don’t want to pay for a pint.
Colonel Sanders wrote: » The best pints are in quieter 'old man' type pubs. I used to drink guinness in an inner city pub for €4 a go and it was as good as you'd get anywhere. Add in the fact that the barman actually served customers rather than just posing behind the bar and it was my kind of pub
micmclo wrote: » Name it. If bad pubs are going to be named and shamed, the odd mention of a good alternative pub would be welcome
hawkwing wrote: » 6.50 for pint Coors Light in Cafe Insane and also 6.50 for a longneck bottle, about 0100 on the 21/09/08---have the receipts.:o
rubadub wrote: » Well they banned reducing them (happy hour). I think it actually should be allowed, if clearly stated. It is an alternative to paying into niteclubs. Also it means if you are in earlier you are not being charged over the odds- i.e. if they had to have a fixed price it would be somewhere between the high & low price to maintain the same profit.
